2016 BMW M2 3.0L Petrol · M222 CSR
2016 BMW M2 (3.0L, petrol). First registered 30 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 70,525 miles. MOT expired on 01 Dec 2025.
- Make & Model
- BMW M2
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Dec 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,525 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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M222 CSR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/12/2024
- 70,525 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
M222 CSR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 BMW M2 (M222 CSR) between June 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
M222 CSR Mileage History
- 06/06/202263,365 mi
- 10/06/202263,368 mi+3 mi
- 28/11/202368,980 mi+5,612 mi
- 30/11/202368,980 mi
- 02/12/202470,525 mi+1,545 mi
Average of roughly 2,873 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for BMW M2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: BMW M2
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Rear Differential Noise / Mount Wear(Serious)
A whining rear differential or a heavy clonk when taking up drive is common on cars that have seen repeated launches or track work. Diff oil neglect and worn rear mounts make the problem worse.
- Front Suspension Arm / Top Mount Wear(Moderate)
The short wheelbase and stiff M chassis mean front tension struts, top mounts, and drop links take a beating on UK roads. Cars that have hit kerbs or potholes can feel nervous at motorway speed.
- Charge Pipe / Boost Leak Issues(Moderate)
N55 and S55-powered cars can develop boost leaks from cracked plastic charge pipes or split boost joints, especially on mapped cars. Power drops off sharply when this happens.
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- Rear Differential Noise / Mount WearSerious
A whining rear differential or a heavy clonk when taking up drive is common on cars that have seen repeated launches or track work. Diff oil neglect and worn rear mounts make the problem worse.
- Front Suspension Arm / Top Mount WearModerate
The short wheelbase and stiff M chassis mean front tension struts, top mounts, and drop links take a beating on UK roads. Cars that have hit kerbs or potholes can feel nervous at motorway speed.
- Charge Pipe / Boost Leak IssuesModerate
N55 and S55-powered cars can develop boost leaks from cracked plastic charge pipes or split boost joints, especially on mapped cars. Power drops off sharply when this happens.
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